Yankees sign a new catcher amid trade rumors

The New York Yankees want a righty-hitting catcher.On Tuesday, they added one, although not the one anyone was picturing.They signed veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt in free agency and sent him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre:The Yankees have signed veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt to a Minor League contract and assigned him to the @swbrailriders.— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) July 28, 2026MORE: Squirrel steals the show during MLB gameTo be clear: This move definitely won't stop the Yankees from trading for a catcher before the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline.If they were going to get Ryan Jeffers, or Hunter Goodman, or Tyler Stephenson, it still can happen.Bethancourt just adds a little bit of depth.The 34-year old catcher was once a strong prospect for the Atlanta Braves, but that wa